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Scottish government awards £15 million to support second year of community mental health fund

A fund launched by the Scottish government last year to tackle the social isolation, loneliness and mental health inequalities made worse by the pandemic...

Saturday, 7 May 2022 15:18

Government proposes faster information for victims of domestic abuse

Information about someone’s violent or abusive behaviour will be disclosed faster under changes to Clare’s Law proposed by the Home Office today...

Saturday, 7 May 2022 15:13

Government to reform outdated mental health laws

The draft Mental Health bill is expected to be featured as part of the government’s new legislative programme, unveiled in the Queen’s Speech next week...

Saturday, 7 May 2022 00:01

Export package launched to promote world-class UK seafood overseas

The UK Government has today announced a £1 million package to boost seafood exports and promote the industry’s high-quality produce overseas...

Saturday, 7 May 2022 00:01

Embrace the summer spirit with permanent outdoor seating regime that works for everyone, say councils

Local cafés, bars, pubs and restaurants should be allowed to continue hosting patrons outside on pavements with the introduction of a permanent but locally led pavement licensing regime...

Saturday, 7 May 2022 00:01

Dunfermline MSP responds to McColl's entering administration

Commenting on today's announcement that McColl's is being placed into administration, MSP Shirley-Anne Somerville said, "I know that this will be a deeply unsettling time for all McColl's employees..."

Friday, 6 May 2022 16:42

CMA investigation: CD&R / Morrisons

The CMA is investigating the completed acquisition of WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Holdings, LLC...

Friday, 6 May 2022 15:29

MOD awards £155m contract to provide crucial services to UK Armed Forces in Gibraltar

The £155 million contract, which will provide maintenance work, repairs, servicing, and hard facilities management to the MOD’s estate in Gibraltar, has been awarded to Mitie by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation...

Friday, 6 May 2022 14:52

School attendance consultation response

The Department for Education has published responses to the consultation to improve the consistency of support available to families in England on school attendance...

Friday, 6 May 2022 12:17

Encouraging improvement to UK footfall, according to BRC

Total UK footfall decreased by 13.1% in April (Yo3Y), a 2.3 percentage point improvement from March. This is better than the 3-month average decline...

Friday, 6 May 2022 00:01